ISO 17100 Certified Translations: Quality & Compliance
When companies in regulated sectors need to translate critical documents, both the pressure to meet deadlines and the demand for absolute accuracy are immense. Many organizations have faced costly setbacks due to inaccurate translations, unclear processes, or delayed deliveries jeopardizing audits and important projects. This is why more and more companies require their translation providers to be certified under ISO 17100.
But what makes ISO 17100 certification such a vital differentiator in translation services?
ISO 17100 is much more than a seal—it is a comprehensive methodology that provides structure and support to every stage of a translation project, starting well before the actual translation begins. At Tilde, our project management team thoroughly analyzes each request, assessing timelines, complexity, and regulatory requirements. This results in clear quotations, defined schedules, and a strong commitment to confidentiality from the outset, protecting your company’s interests.
According to ISO 17100, only qualified professionals should conduct translations. These experts possess university degrees in translation or have proven experience in the field. Each translated document undergoes mandatory review by an independent professional to guarantee accuracy, consistent terminology, and fidelity to the original text. In specialized sectors, such as medical, legal, and financial, reviews also include an additional technical focus to comply with industry standards.
Our dedication to technical preparation extends to building and managing custom glossaries and translation memories using tools like Trados. This ensures terminology uniformity across documents, even those completed in phases or handled by different translators.
As the first company in Central America certified in both ISO 9001 and ISO 17100, Tilde applies these standards with a practical, client-focused approach. We tailor our processes to accommodate your schedules and strategic needs, guaranteeing that translation supports your operations rather than hindering them.
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