Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing the sale of goods in England and Wales, defining rights and obligations in commercial transactions
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights in the purchase of goods and services, applicable if selling medical equipment to consumers
Medical Devices Regulations 2002: Core regulations governing the safety, quality, and performance standards for medical devices in the UK
UK MDR 2002 (as amended): Post-Brexit regulations specific to medical devices in the UK market, including requirements for UKCA marking
MHRA Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency for medical device compliance
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Legislation ensuring the safe use and operation of medical equipment in workplace settings
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Data protection legislation governing the handling of personal data, particularly relevant for medical equipment storing patient information
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling the use of unfair terms in contracts, ensuring balance between parties
General Product Safety Regulations 2005: Regulations ensuring products placed on the market meet general safety requirements
Consumer Protection Act 1987: Legislation providing protection to consumers and defining product liability requirements
WEEE Regulations: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations governing the disposal and recycling of medical equipment
RoHS Regulations: Restriction of Hazardous Substances regulations limiting the use of specific hazardous materials in electrical equipment
ISO 13485: International standard for quality management systems in medical device manufacturing and distribution
Custom and Excise Management Act 1979: Legislation governing the import and export of goods, including medical equipment
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing contracts for the supply of goods and services, including implied terms about quality and fitness
