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5: Clause 1, page 1, line 9, leave out subsection (2) and insert— “(2) The Secretary of State may also by regulations make provision, in relation to the marketing or use of products in the United Kingdom, for the purpose of—(a) reducing or mitigating the environmental impact of products;(b) promoting sustainable production and consumption;(c) advancing circular economy principles;(d) meeting or exceeding environmental standards set by relevant EU law or other international best practices.”Member’s explanatory statement This amendment expressly allows the government to exceed EU environmental standards, and adds circular economy principles to the face of the Bill.