PDF-standard in osx: PDF/ X-4:2008?

To send print online to my printer-service, they require a pdf-standard called pdf/x-4:2008 (the x stands for exchange they say. does not really say anything ...).
I am a typical Mac-user, and don't really like these kind of specs ... To me, exporting should just work.
However, wiser by experience ... it is always good to check this.
My question is: is the export-standard that comes from macosx 10.8 in line with these requirements? ... I would think so, after all, I am working from the best operating system on the planet? :-)
But ... nowhere can I find any specs concerning the pdf-format from osx

so, that would mean if I want to be sure there is no incompatibility with the printers machines (almost definately still in DOS-mode :-) ), I'd better design in Indesign or such. ...
It is odd that Apple does not use a later version. Would there be any difference in actual fact?
Also, where can I find this info?
thanks

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