UK Competition Act 1998: Primary legislation governing competition law in the UK, preventing anti-competitive practices and abuse of dominant market positions.
Enterprise Act 2002: Legislation addressing market regulation, mergers, and competition enforcement in the UK business environment.
VABEO: Vertical Agreements Block Exemption Order - Provides exemptions for certain vertical agreements from competition law restrictions.
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs the registration and protection of trademarks in the UK, crucial for franchise branding and intellectual property.
Patents Act 1977: Regulates patent rights and protection in the UK, important for manufacturing processes and innovations.
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Comprehensive legislation covering various forms of intellectual property protection in the UK.
Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Protects confidential business information and know-how, essential for franchise operations.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts, ensuring balanced agreements between parties.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer interests and regulates business-to-consumer relationships in the supply chain.
Employment Rights Act 1996: Establishes basic employment rights and obligations in the UK workplace.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation ensuring workplace safety and health standards in manufacturing operations.
Consumer Protection Act 1987: Governs product liability and consumer protection in relation to manufactured goods.
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation ensuring proper handling of personal data in business operations.
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR.
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Sets environmental standards and obligations for manufacturing operations.
ISO Standards: International quality standards that may need to be incorporated into manufacturing specifications.
