Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing the sale of goods in England and Wales, defining rights, duties and remedies in contracts for the sale of goods
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
Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993: Regulations protecting commercial agents and defining rights and obligations in agency relationships
Competition Act 1998: Key legislation prohibiting anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant market position
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, relevant if end users are consumers
Retained EU Competition Law: Post-Brexit retained principles from Article 101 TFEU governing competition and vertical agreements
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation governing trademark protection and use in manufacturing and distribution
Patents Act 1977: Legislation protecting patent rights relevant to manufacturing processes and products
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protection of intellectual property rights in designs and related IP matters
Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Protection of confidential business information and trade secrets in manufacturing relationships
Export Control Act 2002: Legislation controlling the export of goods, particularly strategic or controlled items
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation regulating unfair terms in contracts and limiting ability to exclude liability
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Laws governing the processing and protection of personal data in business relationships
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Environmental legislation affecting manufacturing operations and waste management
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Legislation ensuring safety standards in manufacturing operations
TUPE Regulations 2006: Transfer of Undertakings regulations protecting employees in business transfers
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation governing false or misleading statements made during contract formation
