Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing sale of goods in England and Wales, covering quality requirements, title transfer, delivery obligations, and breach remedies
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation establishing quality standards and reasonable care requirements for supply of goods and services
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls use of exclusion clauses and establishes reasonableness test for contract terms
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, including quality standards and fitness for purpose (relevant if end-user is a consumer)
UN Convention on Contracts for International Sale of Goods (CISG): International treaty governing cross-border sales (noting UK is not a signatory but relevant for international trade)
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Establishes safety standards and requirements for handling materials in workplace settings
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Environmental compliance legislation including waste management and environmental protection requirements
REACH Regulations: EU-derived regulations for Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals, including safety data sheet requirements
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Contract Interpretation Rules: Legal rules for interpreting contracts including contra proferentem and term incorporation principles
Industry-Specific Standards: Relevant ISO certifications and industry-specific quality requirements applicable to the specific raw materials
