In today’s world, consumers care more than ever about the quality, health, and authenticity of their food. As the oldest producer of original Lighvan cheese in Iran, Atabakhsh Dairy has gone far beyond organic production—earning a comprehensive set of certifications and health standards to assure you of the safety and excellence of its products.
We believe that every healthy product starts with a healthy process. From selecting the freshest sheep’s milk to hygienic tin-packaging, everything at Atabakhsh is carried out under the strict supervision of the Iran Food and Drug Administration, following international standards. This quality-driven approach, certified by ISO 22000, HACCP, and Iran’s Health Apple (Sib-e-Salamat) mark, guarantees that with Atabakhsh, you experience the true taste of Lighvan cheese—in the safest way possible.
Certified by the Food and Drug Administration of Iran, confirming the product’s safety, hygiene, and nutritional quality
A global food safety standard, ensuring full control across the entire food production chain
Reflects a comprehensive quality management system throughout all stages of production, ensuring product consistency
One of the most essential food safety certifications, preventing contamination at every stage of the process
7 Golden features that distinguish Atabakhsh Lighvan cheese
To help you better understand the authenticity and quality of our cheese, we’ve created a short documentary showcasing our traditional production process. From milking fresh sheep in Liqvan pastures to hygienic packaging, this video offers a transparent view of what makes Atabakhsh Lighvan cheese exceptional.
Watch the full documentary on our website and make a more informed, confident purchase.
Registered with the Iran Product and Service Numbering Center, it ensures the authenticity of every tin. Scanning it reveals the producer’s details, product ingredients, and licenses.
Our online store is certified with Iran’s official e-commerce trust seal (eNAMAD), confirming secure and legitimate transactions.
Supervised by Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Atabakhsh proudly carries the Sib-e-Salamat symbol for food safety and quality.
Our cheese has been verified in Europe’s top food labs and approved for export to Russia, Qatar, and other Middle Eastern markets. This means international consumers can enjoy Atabakhsh with complete trust in its quality and safety.
Atabakhsh holds the following certifications: ISO 9001 – Quality Management, ISO 22000 – Food Safety Management, ISO 14000 – Environmental Management
Collected daily from Liqvan’s free-grazing herds.
Low-sodium and gut-friendly production process.
Thanks to strict control and high-quality milk, Atabakhsh cheese has no unpleasant odor—perfect for light meals and entertaining.
No hormones. No chemicals. Just pure milk.
Easy-open, vacuum-sealed metal tins for lasting freshness and elegant presentation.
Only natural brine used for cheese ripening—clean, safe, and healthy.
Atabakhsh is Iran’s first and only official exporter of Lighvan cheese to the Middle East, Russia and Europe.
Atabakhsh is produced in the heart of Liqvan village. Any cheese made outside of this region is not truly Lighvan cheese. We preserve the authenticity right from the source.