ISO/FDIS 18841

Interpreting services — General requirements and recommendations

General information

Current stage: 50.00 Final text received or FDIS registered for formal approval Aug 5, 2026

Originator: ISO

Owner: ISO/TC 37/SC 5 Translation, interpreting and related technology

Type: International Standard

ICS: 01.020 Terminology (principles and coordination) | 03.080.99 Other services

Scope

ISO 18841:2018 specifies basic requirements for the provision of interpreting services. Additionally, it provides recommendations of good practice.
NOTE Interpreting specializations/specialized interpreting services can be covered in other International Standards (e.g. ISO 20228, Legal interpreting).

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ISO 18841:2018

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ISO/FDIS 18841
50.00 Final text received or FDIS registered for formal approval
Aug 5, 2026