diff --git a/pkgs/data/misc/dtv-scan-tables/default.nix b/pkgs/data/misc/dtv-scan-tables/default.nix
index 1761f36c36c2..4cbf43c144b2 100644
--- a/pkgs/data/misc/dtv-scan-tables/default.nix
+++ b/pkgs/data/misc/dtv-scan-tables/default.nix
@@ -23,6 +23,8 @@ stdenv.mkDerivation rec {
     "PREFIX=$(out)"
   ];
 
+  allowedReferences = [ ];
+
   meta = with lib; {
     description = "Digital TV scan tables";
     homepage = "https://github.com/tvheadend/dtv-scan-tables";