Masami Takeuchi

Dr. Masami Takeuchi is a Food Safety Officer at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome, where she coordinates international food safety initiatives and scientific advice. Holding a Ph.D. in Food Science and Human Nutrition from Washington State University, her work spans global food safety risk assessment, capacity development, and the regulatory evaluation of modern technologies such as whole-genome sequencing and cell-based foods. Through her leadership on international platforms and technical frameworks, she assists member nations in strengthening food control systems, managing emerging safety risks, and aligning agricultural policies with global health standards.