Contracts Act 1872 (Chapter 53): Primary legislation governing contract formation, validity requirements, contractual obligations and remedies in Singapore. Essential for establishing the basic framework of the supply agreement.
Sale of Goods Act (Chapter 393): Regulates commercial sales, including provisions for quality standards, fitness for purpose, transfer of title, and delivery obligations. Crucial for supply agreements involving goods.
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Governs vertical agreements, exclusive dealing arrangements, and market competition considerations. Ensures the exclusive supply agreement doesn't violate anti-competition laws.
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Chapter 396): Controls the use of exclusion clauses and establishes reasonableness tests for contract terms. Includes consumer protection provisions that may affect the agreement.
International Trade Laws: Includes INCOTERMS, CISG, and import/export regulations. Relevant when the supply agreement involves international trade or cross-border transactions.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Encompasses licensing requirements, product safety standards, and quality control requirements specific to the industry in which the supply agreement operates.
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs electronic contracts, digital signatures, and electronic records. Relevant if the agreement involves electronic commerce or digital documentation.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates data privacy obligations, cross-border data transfers, and data protection requirements that may be relevant to the supply agreement.
