Sale of Goods Act 1979: Core legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods, defining rights, duties and remedies for both buyers and sellers in commercial transactions
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing contracts that involve both goods and services, establishing implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates contracts by restricting how far civil liability for breach of contract can be avoided using contract terms
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary consumer rights legislation that may apply if the manufacturing output has B2C elements
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Provides for statutory interest on late payments in commercial transactions
Consumer Protection Act 1987: Establishes strict liability for damage caused by defective products, crucial for manufacturing contracts
General Product Safety Regulations 2005: Sets general safety requirements for products and defines producer obligations
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requires transparency in supply chains and prevention of modern slavery in business operations
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety in the UK
Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs working hours, breaks, and leave entitlements that may affect manufacturing operations
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Primary environmental legislation controlling waste management and emissions from industrial processes
WEEE Regulations: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations governing disposal and recycling of electronic equipment
RoHS Regulations: Restriction of Hazardous Substances regulations limiting use of specific hazardous materials in manufacturing
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing processing of personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Export Control Order 2008: Controls export of strategic goods, technology, and services
Patents Act 1977: Governs patent rights and protections relevant to manufacturing innovations
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights in designs and creative works
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs protection of trademarks and brand elements
Competition Act 1998: Prohibits anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant market positions
Enterprise Act 2002: Provides framework for merger control and market investigations
