In addition, there are criteria that seek to ensure non-discrimination between companies and between the different sectors as well as compliance with the EU's competition and state aid rules.
Lisaks leidub kriteeriume, millega püütakse tagada mittediskrimineerimine äriühingute ja erinevate majandusharude vahel ning vastavus EL konkurentsi- ja riigiabieeskirjadele.