Delivering accurate, consistent, and high quality translation services is more important than ever. All About Compliance helps translation companies achieve ISO 17100 certification with practical documentation, straightforward processes, and expert support from consultants who understand the language services sector. Compliance made simple.
Language & Translation Sector challenges and how ISO helps
Translation businesses operate in a competitive market where quality, consistency, and client confidence are essential. Inconsistent processes can lead to translation errors, missed deadlines, and reputational damage. ISO 17100 provides an internationally recognised framework for managing translation services, helping you improve quality, streamline workflows, and demonstrate your commitment to delivering professional language services.
Many language service providers also choose to achieve ISO 9001 certification alongside ISO 17100. While ISO 17100 focuses specifically on the translation process, ISO 9001 strengthens your wider quality management system, helping to improve customer satisfaction, encourage continual improvement, and demonstrate a commitment to delivering consistently high-quality services.
Why these standards are relevant to Translation Businesses
ISO 17100 ensures the consistent delivery of high-quality translation services through clearly defined processes, competent translators, robust quality assurance measures and helping to reduce errors.
ISO 9001 ensures consistent quality through clear processes and responsibilities, driving continual improvement and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Why AAC is well placed to support
AAC combines deep ISO expertise with a practical approach tailored to SMEs. Our consultants work locally across the Midlands and the North West, so you get face-to-face support when it matters. We focus on systems that fit your existing processes, not generic templates, and we guide you through certification with minimal disruption.
What we deliver
- A dedicated consultant who understands language & translation companies
- A clear plan with practical templates and realistic timelines
- Process mapping and shop-floor checks that fit how you work
- Internal audits and a pre-certification review
- Training so your team can run the system day to day
- Ongoing support through your first surveillance audit
ISO Standards for Language & Translation SMEs
ISO 17100 is the recognised international standard for translation services, making it the natural starting point for many translation companies. To further strengthen their management systems, many organisations also implement ISO 9001, demonstrating a wider commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and continual improvement.
How it works
- Discovery call and site walk-through where needed
- Build and embed your system through short, focused sessions
- Choose a certification body and pass the audit with confidence
Results you can expect
Clients typically see fewer customer complaints, improved yield and Right-First-Time performance, and safer sites with clearer roles and responsibilities. These outcomes help you meet customer requirements and run a more efficient operation.
Cost of ISO for Language & Translation SMEs
Most projects are fixed-price after a short scoping call. Send us your last audit report or customer questionnaire and we’ll confirm a proposal the same day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most SMEs complete in three to four months with weekly touch points.
Yes, many clients prefer one integrated management system to reduce duplication.
We help you choose an accredited body and liaise with them. You contract with them directly.
No. We focus on simple, visual procedures and records that support the way you already work.
We review your processes against ISO requirements, identify gaps and suggest practical fixes.
Yes, we include hands-on training so your staff can manage the system confidently.
Costs vary by scope, but most SME projects are fixed-price after a short scoping call.
Absolutely. Many customers require ISO certification as part of their supplier approval process.
We support you through your first surveillance audit and offer ongoing advice.
Yes, we design systems that complement your current tools.
Yes, our consultants work across Kent, London, the Midlands and the North West.
We prepare you thoroughly to avoid this, but if issues arise, we help resolve them quickly.