Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Core legislation governing contracts for the supply of goods and services, setting out implied terms about quality, fitness for purpose, and performance standards
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Regulates how third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not directly a party
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Provides for statutory interest on late payments in commercial transactions
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Fundamental legislation governing the sale of goods, including quality standards and transfer of property
Employment Rights Act 1996: Main legislation governing employment rights, relevant for subcontractor relationships and worker protection
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requires businesses to ensure their supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking
Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs maximum working hours, rest periods, and holiday entitlements
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety requirements
Patents Act 1977: Governs patent rights and protection of inventions, crucial for manufacturing innovations
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights in designs, technical drawings, and related works
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protects brands and distinctive marks used in manufacturing and commerce
UK GDPR: Regulates the processing and handling of personal data post-Brexit
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, working alongside UK GDPR
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Sets out fundamental environmental protection requirements for manufacturing operations
Environment Act 2021: Updates environmental law post-Brexit, including new requirements for sustainable manufacturing
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant if manufactured goods eventually reach consumers, setting quality and fairness standards
Product Safety and Metrology Regulations: Ensures products meet safety standards and technical requirements
Export Control Order 2008: Controls the export of strategic goods, including certain manufactured items
Competition Act 1998: Prevents anti-competitive practices and abuse of dominant market positions
Enterprise Act 2002: Provides framework for market regulation and competition law enforcement
