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