ISO 17100:2015为提供符合适用规格的优质翻译服务所需的核心流程，资源和其他方面提供了要求。 ISO 17100:2015的应用还提供了翻译服务提供商（TSP）可以证明指定的翻译服务符合ISO 17100:2015的方式，其流程和资源的能力能够提供翻译服务，以满足客户和其他适用规格。 适用的规范可以包括客户，TSP本身以及任何相关的行业规范，最佳实践指南或立法。 使用机器翻译和后期编辑的原始输出不在ISO 17100:2015的范围之内。 ISO 17100:2015不适用于口译服务

ISO 17100:2015 provides requirements for the core processes, resources, and other aspects necessary for the delivery of a quality translation service that meets applicable specifications. Application of ISO 17100:2015 also provides the means by which a translation service provider (TSP) can demonstrate conformity of specified translation services to ISO 17100:2015 and the capability of its processes and resources to deliver a translation service that will meet the client's and other applicable specifications. Applicable specifications can include those of the client, of the TSP itself, and of any relevant industry codes, best-practice guides, or legislation. The use of raw output from machine translation plus post-editing is outside the scope of ISO 17100:2015. ISO 17100:2015 does not apply to interpreting services.