Keep in mind, that section 0.3, "Relationship with ISO 9004" also states, "....However , it is not intended for certification, regulatory, or contractual use." So couldnt that statement negate the normative reference to it being 'indispensable'?
If it required, then it is indeed intended for certification, no?
If it required, then it is indeed intended for certification, no?

. We received 1 minor and 2 obs. which all in all, I think, is pretty good. Just wanted to drop by to let you know that the issue of the up-dated ISO 9004:2009 never even came up.