ISO 17100 is the new international standard for translation services and is replacing the EN 15038. ISO 17100:2015 is a specialized series of applicable specifications required in order to ensure a quality translation by mandating and recommending best practices with respect to core processes, resources, and other aspects essential to ensuring a quality output in the translation industry. Such applicable specifications may include legislation, industry codes, best-practice guides, client specifications, and the internal processes of the translation service provider.