Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing the sale of goods in England and Wales, defining rights and obligations in commercial transactions.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing contracts for the supply of goods and services, including implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key consumer protection legislation that may apply if end products reach consumers through the supply chain.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not directly a party.
Consumer Protection Act 1987: Legislation imposing strict liability for damage caused by defective products, crucial for manufacturing agreements.
Patents Act 1977: Primary legislation governing patent rights and protection in the UK, essential for protecting manufacturing innovations.
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Comprehensive legislation covering various intellectual property rights including copyright and design rights.
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation governing trademark protection, important for branding and product marking in manufacturing agreements.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation ensuring workplace safety standards in manufacturing operations.
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Legislation requiring transparency in supply chains and prevention of forced labor in manufacturing operations.
UK GDPR: Data protection regulation governing the processing of personal data, including in manufacturing and supply chain contexts.
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Key environmental legislation affecting manufacturing processes and waste management.
Export Control Order 2008: Legislation controlling the export of strategic goods, including manufactured products and technology.
Competition Act 1998: Legislation preventing anti-competitive practices in business agreements and operations.
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation affecting business relationships and international manufacturing agreements.
WEEE Regulations: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations governing the disposal and recycling of electronic products.
RoHS Regulations: Restriction of Hazardous Substances regulations limiting the use of specific hazardous materials in manufacturing.
Product Safety Regulations: Various regulations ensuring manufactured products meet safety standards and requirements.
British Standards (BS): National technical standards that may need to be adhered to in manufacturing processes.
European Standards (EN): European technical standards that remain relevant to UK manufacturing post-Brexit.
