Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing the sale of goods in England and Wales, defining rights and obligations of buyers and sellers
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation covering contracts for the supply of goods and services, including implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key consumer protection legislation that may apply if end-users are consumers rather than businesses
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not directly party
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation allowing businesses to claim interest on late payments from other businesses
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Regulations governing relationships between principals and commercial agents in goods transactions
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Primary data protection legislation governing how personal data must be handled and processed
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Specific regulations governing privacy in electronic communications and marketing
Competition Act 1998: Legislation prohibiting anti-competitive behavior and abuse of dominant market position
Enterprise Act 2002: Framework for merger control and market investigations in the UK
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety, relevant for storage and handling operations
Bills of Sale Acts 1878 and 1882: Historical legislation still relevant for certain aspects of security over goods
Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic transactions and online commerce
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation providing for the legal recognition of electronic signatures and communications
Insurance Act 2015: Modern insurance law framework governing commercial insurance contracts
Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 2010: Legislation allowing third parties to claim directly against insurers in certain circumstances
UN Convention on Contracts for International Sale of Goods: International treaty governing cross-border sales (noting UK is not a signatory but still relevant for international trade)
Incoterms 2020: International commercial terms defining responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international transactions
