Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Primary legislation governing the supply of goods and services in England and Wales, establishing legal obligations and rights between suppliers and customers
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation protecting consumer rights in B2C transactions, including quality standards and remedies for breach
Competition Act 1998: Legislation preventing anti-competitive practices and ensuring fair competition in supply chain operations
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requires businesses to ensure transparency in supply chains and prevent modern slavery and human trafficking
Employment Rights Act 1996: Core employment legislation protecting workers' rights and establishing employment standards
Equality Act 2010: Prohibits discrimination and promotes equality in workplace practices and communications
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Governs the processing and handling of personal data in business operations
ISO 28000: International standard specifying requirements for security management systems in supply chains
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation ensuring workplace safety and health standards in supply chain operations
Brexit-related Trade Legislation: Post-Brexit regulations affecting supply chain operations between UK and EU
Incoterms: International commercial terms defining responsibilities and risks in international trade
CIPS Guidelines: Professional standards and best practices set by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
