Regulator profile
GCA
Groceries Code Adjudicator
Enforcement Regulator2 areas of regulation · 4 laws enforced · UK-wide
What GCA does
Enforces the Groceries Supply Code of Practice governing relationships between the 14 designated retailers and their direct suppliers. Investigates complaints, can impose fines, and publishes compliance reports.
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Types of regulation
Retail Regulation
Supply Code
Legal framework
Legislation that GCA directly enforces.
Primary legislation
- Groceries Code Adjudicator Act 2013 Act 2013
Secondary legislation
- Groceries (Supply Chain Practices) Market Investigation Order 2009 UK Statutory Instrument 2009
- The Blyth Harbour Revision Order 2015 UK Statutory Instrument 2015
- The Groceries Code Adjudicator (Permitted Maximum Financial Penalty) Order 2015 UK Statutory Instrument 2015
Related legislation
Legislation connected to GCA's remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.
Establishing / enabling
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Enterprise Act 2002
UK Act of Parliament 2002
Amendments / commencements
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Agency Workers (Amendment) Regulations 2019
UK Statutory Instrument 2019
Referenced in enforcement
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Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013
UK Act of Parliament 2013
Sectors regulated
Retail
Coverage area
UK-wide