Diplomats agree food quality a global issue

ZHONGSHAN, Guangdong: Foreign diplomats agreed yesterday that food safety and product quality is a common concern for all countries and called for better international cooperation, especially information exchange and setting standards.

"What we've learned in recent months is that product safety issues are no longer one country's problem, but a global problem. This requires a global approach and solution," Les Kumor, a counselor at the Canadian Embassy, said.

"Experience shows the best solution is always through dialogue, cooperation and practices complying with international rules and standards."