Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods, including quality standards, transfer of property, and remedies for breach
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation covering contracts that involve both goods and services, establishing implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key consumer protection legislation applicable if the manufacturing agreement has B2C implications
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not direct parties
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates clauses that exclude or limit liability in contracts, particularly important for limitation of liability provisions
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Provides for interest on late payments in commercial transactions and compensation for late payment
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Regulates relationships between principals and commercial agents, including rights and obligations
Enterprise Act 2002: Contains provisions affecting business competition and market regulation
Export Control Order 2008: Controls the export of strategic goods, including manufacturing components and technology
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Regulates the processing and handling of personal data, including in commercial relationships
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Sets out fundamental environmental protection requirements affecting manufacturing processes
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Establishes health and safety requirements in workplace settings, including manufacturing facilities
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requires transparency in supply chains and measures to prevent modern slavery in business operations
Competition Act 1998: Prohibits anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant market position
Patents Act 1977: Protects inventions and manufacturing processes through patent rights
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights in designs, technical documentation, and related materials
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protects branding and marks used in manufacturing and product identification
WEEE Regulations: Governs the disposal and recycling of electrical and electronic equipment in manufacturing
Product Safety and Market Surveillance Regulations: Ensures products meet safety standards and requirements before market entry
CE/UKCA Marking Requirements: Mandatory conformity marking for products sold in Great Britain, certifying compliance with safety standards
