Vittorio Fattori is a food safety officer at FAO, a position he has held since 2008. He has extensive experience in research laboratories across academia and private sectors in countries including the UK, Japan, and the USA, focusing on food safety risk assessments related to contaminants and pesticides. His work in Africa has deepened his commitment to food safety and public health. At FAO, he coordinates the foresight programme on emerging food safety issues and provides scientific advice, demonstrating his expertise in addressing global food safety challenges.