Definition(s)


Observer

person who accompanies the audit team but does not audit.

Source: ISO/IEC 17021:2011 (E) – Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems . Global Standards

 

Observer

person who accompanies the audit team but does not audit

NOTE 1   An observer is not a part of the audit team and does not influence or interfere with the conduct of the audit
NOTE 2   An observer can be from the auditee, a regulator or the other interested party who witnesses the audit.

Source: ISO 19011:2011 (E) – Guidelines for auditing management system. Global Standards

 

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