Regulator Profile
GCA
Groceries Code Adjudicator
Enforcement Regulator2
Areas of regulation
3
Laws enforced
UK-wide
Quick links
Retail Regulation
Supply Code
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.
Legal framework
Legislation that GCA enforces.
Primary legislation
- Groceries Code Adjudicator Act 2013 Act 2013
Secondary legislation
- Groceries (Supply Chain Practices) Market Investigation Order 2009 UK Statutory Instrument 2009
- Groceries Code Adjudicator (Permitted Maximum Financial Penalty) Order 2015 UK Statutory Instrument 2015
Sectors regulated
Retail