Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Primary federal law governing commercial transactions, particularly Article 2 for sale of goods, which sets rules for contract formation, performance, and remedies
Federal Consumer Product Safety Act: Establishes safety standards for consumer products and provides enforcement mechanisms to protect against unreasonable risks of injury
Fair Labor Standards Act: Sets standards for wages, overtime pay, and working conditions that must be considered in manufacturing operations
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA): Establishes workplace safety standards and regulations that manufacturing facilities must comply with
EPA Regulations: Environmental protection requirements governing manufacturing processes, emissions, waste disposal, and environmental impact
Patent Act: Protects novel inventions and processes, crucial for manufacturing agreements involving proprietary technology
Copyright Act: Protects original works including technical documentation, designs, and software used in manufacturing
Trademark Act (Lanham Act): Protects brands, logos, and product identifiers used in manufacturing and marketing
Defend Trade Secrets Act: Federal protection for confidential business information and manufacturing processes
Export Administration Regulations (EAR): Controls the export of commercial and dual-use items, affecting international manufacturing arrangements
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): Governs defense-related manufacturing and technology transfer
FDA Regulations: Specific requirements for manufacturing medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and food products
State Contract Laws: State-specific requirements for contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
State Environmental Regulations: Local environmental protection requirements that may exceed federal standards
Data Protection Laws: Requirements for protecting sensitive information and personal data in manufacturing operations
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: Anti-bribery provisions affecting international manufacturing relationships and transactions
International Trade Agreements: Bilateral and multilateral agreements affecting cross-border manufacturing arrangements
Consumer Product Safety Commission Standards: Specific safety requirements and testing standards for manufactured products
