Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing the sale of goods between parties, defining terms of quality, fitness for purpose, and remedies for breach
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing contracts for the supply of goods and services, including implied terms about quality and fitness
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key consumer protection legislation that may apply if end users are consumers, covering quality rights, unfair terms, and remedies
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive behavior and agreements, including distribution arrangements that might affect market competition
Enterprise Act 2002: Framework for market regulation and competition law enforcement in the UK
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs the protection and use of trademarks, crucial for private label branding and intellectual property rights
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights including packaging designs, marketing materials, and product specifications
UK GDPR: Regulates the processing and handling of personal data, important for customer information management
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, complementing UK GDPR requirements
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Prohibits unfair commercial practices and sets standards for business-to-consumer trading
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulates distance selling and off-premises contracts with consumers
Product Safety and Metrology Regulations: Ensures products meet safety standards and regulatory requirements for the UK market
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of unfair terms in contracts, particularly exclusion and limitation clauses
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Sets environmental standards and obligations for businesses, including waste management
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation that affects business relationships and corporate hospitality
