Definition(s)
Witnessing
Observation of the CAB carrying out conformity assessment services within its scope of accreditation.
Source: ISO/IEC 17011:2004, Conformity assessment – General requirements for accreditation bodies accrediting conformity assessment bodies. Global Standards
Witnessing
Signifies attending tests or measurements where the surveyor verify compliance with agreed test or measurement procedures.
Source: Rules for Classification – Offshore units, DNVGL-OU-0101, Offshore drilling and support units, DNV GL, July 2015. Global Standards