Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Core legislation governing quality standards of goods and services, requirement for reasonable care and skill, and provisions for reasonable time and price in supplier relationships

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights including quality standards, fitness for purpose, and consumer protections (relevant if supplier dealing with B2C transactions)

Sale of Goods Act 1979: Fundamental legislation covering title and ownership, description and quality of goods, and delivery terms in sales contracts

Contract Law Fundamentals: Common law principles covering offer and acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations in contract formation

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the handling and protection of personal data in business operations and supplier relationships

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling the reasonableness of contractual terms and limitations of liability in business contracts

Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation governing payment terms and statutory interest on late payments in commercial transactions

Modern Slavery Act 2015: Legislation requiring businesses to ensure transparency and compliance in supply chains regarding modern slavery and human trafficking