Strength of reference

1. exclusive reference (to standards)
reference to standards that states that the only way to meet the relevant requirements of a technical regulation is to comply with the standard(s) referred to

2. indicative reference (to standards)
reference to standards that states that one way to meet the relevant requirements of a technical regulation is to comply with the standard(s) referred to
NOTE: An indicative reference to standards is a form of deemed-to-satisfy provision.