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ISO 17100 ISO 9001 ISO 27001 ISO 18587 +6 more
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GALA is the world's leading trade association for the language industry, uniting 400+ companies across 60+ countries. Our membership means your certification is issued by a body that truly understands translation, localization, and language services.

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Standards We Certify

Comprehensive coverage of all major ISO standards relevant to language service providers and localization agencies.

ISO 17100:2015
Most Popular
Translation Services
The international standard for professional translation services. Covers translator qualifications, revision processes, and quality management.
Why LSPs need this: Required by 80%+ enterprise RFPs and government tenders. Proves your translators meet international competence requirements and your workflow includes mandatory revision by a second linguist.
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ISO 18587:2017
Trending
MT Post-Editing
Quality management for machine translation post-editing. Essential as AI translation becomes mainstream in the language industry.
Why LSPs need this: In the ChatGPT/DeepL era, clients demand proof that your MTPE process maintains quality. Certifies your post-editor qualifications, full vs light editing workflows, and MT output quality controls.
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ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management System
The world's most recognized quality management standard. Applicable to all LSP processes and widely required by enterprise clients.
Why LSPs need this: Fortune 500 companies won't work with uncertified suppliers. Covers your entire business: project management, vendor selection, client communication, and continuous improvement. Complements ISO 17100.
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ISO 27001:2022
High Demand
Information Security Management
Protect clients' confidential documents with the world's leading information security standard. Required by enterprise and legal clients.
Why LSPs need this: You handle the most sensitive documents daily — patents, legal contracts, M&A documents, medical records. ISO 27001 proves you protect client data with world-class security controls. Mandatory for legal and financial clients.
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ISO 21999:2020
Translation Quality Evaluation
Systematic framework for evaluating translation quality. Standardize your QA process and prove your quality commitment to clients.
Why LSPs need this: Move beyond subjective quality reviews. Provides objective error categorization, severity levels, and metrics. Shows clients you don't just translate — you systematically guarantee quality.
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ISO 20771:2020
Legal Translation
Specialized requirements for legal translation services. Required by many law firms, courts, and government bodies worldwide.
Why LSPs need this: Courts and law firms increasingly require certified legal translation processes. Proves your team understands legal terminology, confidentiality, and jurisdiction-specific requirements. Justifies premium pricing.
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ISO 27701:2019
Privacy Information Management
GDPR compliance framework for information security. Essential for LSPs processing EU personal data from clients and end users.
Why LSPs need this: If you process EU personal data (names, addresses, medical info in documents), GDPR compliance is mandatory. Extends ISO 27001 to cover privacy — proves you handle personal data responsibly.
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ISO 13485:2016
Medical Devices Quality Management
For LSPs translating medical device documentation. Required by healthcare clients and regulatory bodies in the EU and US.
Why LSPs need this: Medical device translations (IFUs, clinical studies, labeling) are strictly regulated under EU MDR and FDA rules. Opens the premium healthcare translation market. Clients pay 2-3x standard rates.
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ISO 24495-1:2023
Plain Language
Ensure your translations and communications are clear, accessible, and understandable. Growing demand from public sector clients.
Why LSPs need this: Brand new standard (2023) — early adopter advantage. EU Accessibility Act drives demand. Public sector and healthcare clients require plain language compliance. Unique differentiator in a competitive market.
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ISO 22159:2021
Terminology Quality
Quality assurance for terminology work. Perfect for specialized translation companies working in technical, legal, or medical domains.
Why LSPs need this: Inconsistent terminology kills client trust. Proves your term bases are systematic, validated, and quality-controlled. Essential for technical, legal, and medical specializations. Complements ISO 17100.
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Your Certification Journey

How It Works

From free pre-assessment to official certificate — a clear 5-step journey with expert guidance at every stage.

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Free Pre-Assessment

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Complete a quick online self-assessment on our platform. Receive an instant gap analysis report showing exactly where you stand and what you need.

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Gap Analysis & Recommendations

Our experts review your self-assessment and deliver a detailed report with specific actions, timelines, and ready-made document templates to close every gap.

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Application & Documentation

Submit your application and upload documentation through the SMAuditor platform. Our guided questionnaire makes it simple — no paperwork headaches.

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Online Audit

Remote · No travel

Certified auditors conduct a thorough remote review of your processes, documentation, and quality systems. No site visits needed — zero disruption to your operations.

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Certificate Issued

Valid 3 years

Receive your official ISO certificate, listed in an international registry. Valid for 3 years with annual surveillance audits to maintain your certified status.

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Your entire certification journey — online

TranslationCert uses SMAuditor, a purpose-built audit management platform. No paperwork, no back-and-forth emails.

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Complete a structured self-assessment directly in the platform. Our auditors review your responses and request evidence online.

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SMAuditor generates your policy templates and procedure documents automatically, pre-filled with your company data.

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Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits conducted via video call and digital evidence review. Certificate issued digitally within days.

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    Complete the entire audit remotely. No office visits, no disruption to your day-to-day operations.
  • Certificate in as Little as 2 Weeks
    No unnecessary delays or bureaucratic bottlenecks — we respect your time and clients' expectations.
  • Ready-Made Documentation Package
    Policies, procedures, and forms — already tailored to your company and the chosen standard.
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    International recognition. Your certificate carries the weight of an established, accredited authority.
Complete Package

Everything You Need

One fee covers the entire journey from assessment to certified — nothing hidden, nothing extra.

What you get

  • Online self-assessment report
  • Gap analysis with detailed recommendations
  • Complete documentation package (policies, procedures, forms)
  • Certified auditor review
  • ISO certificate valid for 3 years
  • BALTUM certification mark for your website and materials
  • Listing in the BALTUM certified companies registry
  • 1-year post-certification support

The audit process

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Free Self-Assessment
Complete the online questionnaire (15 min). Receive your gap analysis instantly.
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Application & Documentation
Submit your application. Receive your ready-made documentation package within 48 hours.
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Stage 1 Audit — Documentation Review
Your auditor reviews your management system documentation remotely. Feedback provided.
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Stage 2 Audit — Remote Assessment
Online interview and process walkthrough with your certified auditor. Typically 2–3 hours.
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Certificate Issued
Your official ISO certificate is issued. Valid 3 years with annual surveillance.
Global Reach

We Certify Translation Agencies Worldwide

No matter where your agency is located — our entire certification process is 100% online. We've certified LSPs across 6 continents and 40+ countries.

Europe
United Kingdom, Germany, France, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, Greece, Cyprus, Malta, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Iceland, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Andorra, San Marino, Albania, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kosovo, Turkey
Americas
United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Panama
Asia, Middle East, Africa & Oceania
UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel, India, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco
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Client Stories

What LSPs Say

Language service providers across Europe trust TranslationCert for their ISO certification needs.

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"TranslationCert made our ISO 17100 certification straightforward. The documentation package saved us weeks of work — everything was already tailored to our type of agency."

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Maria S.
CEO · Translation Agency
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"We certified to ISO 27001 in under 3 weeks. Our enterprise clients now trust us with their most sensitive documents. The ROI was immediate — we won two new contracts within a month."

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James K.
Director · Localization Ltd
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"The online audit was professional and thorough. Exactly what a modern LSP needs. No wasted time, no bureaucracy — just a clear process and a certificate at the end."

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Ana P.
Quality Manager · Language Services Co.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before starting your certification journey.

How long does the certification process take?
The typical timeline from application to receiving your certificate is 2–4 weeks, depending on how quickly you can complete the required documentation reviews. Our documentation package significantly speeds up this process. If you opt for priority audit scheduling (Professional or Enterprise tier), timelines can be as short as 10 business days.
Is the certificate internationally recognized?
Yes. Certificates issued through TranslationCert are backed by BALTUM Certification Body, which operates under internationally recognized accreditation standards. ISO certificates are globally accepted — the same standard numbers are used and recognized worldwide, making your certification valid for clients and tender requirements across Europe, North America, and beyond.
Do I need to have documentation before starting?
No — you don't need to have any documentation in place before starting. Begin with the free self-assessment, which will identify any gaps. Once you apply, we provide a complete documentation package (policies, procedures, and forms) tailored to the standard(s) you're certifying to. You simply review, customize, and implement it in your organization.
Can I certify to multiple standards at once?
Absolutely. Our Professional tier covers 2 standards simultaneously, and the Enterprise tier supports 3 or more through an Integrated Management System (IMS) approach, which combines overlapping requirements to reduce duplication and complexity. Certifying to multiple standards at once is more cost-effective than separate audits and is the recommended approach for growing agencies.
What happens after certification?
Your certificate is valid for 3 years. Each year, a lightweight annual surveillance audit (€490) confirms your management system is still functioning effectively — this is typically a 1–2 hour remote check. At year 3, a full recertification audit is conducted. We send reminders well in advance. Professional and Enterprise clients also receive 1 year of post-certification support for questions and implementation guidance.
How does the online audit work?
The audit consists of two stages. Stage 1 is a documentation review — your auditor reviews your management system documents and provides feedback. Stage 2 is a remote assessment via video call (typically 2–3 hours), where your auditor walks through key processes with your team, reviews evidence of implementation, and asks clarifying questions. There's no need for an on-site visit — everything is conducted through our secure platform and video conferencing.

Explore our certification standards:

ISO 17100 — Translation Services ISO 18587 — MT Post-Editing ISO 9001 — Quality Management ISO 27001 — Information Security ISO 20771 — Legal Translation ISO 27701 — Privacy (GDPR) ISO 13485 — Medical Devices ISO 21999 — Quality Evaluation ISO 24495 — Plain Language ISO 22159 — Terminology
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