There are exceptions to this clause established by regulations of the European Commission, in which case the aid is automatically considered suitable for the common market and in which case there is no need to notify the Committee in advance (e.g. block exemption and de minimis aid exemption).
Standstill-klauslist on olemas Euroopa Komisjoni määrustega sätestatud erandid, millele vastavat abi peetakse automaatselt ühisturule sobivaks ja millest Euroopa Komisjoni eelnev teavitamine ei ole vajalik (nt grupierand ja vähese tähtsusega abi erand).