Sushi police to avert a raw deal for diners

Sushi may no longer be an exotic treat in many countries, but the fare served by supermarkets and fast food outlets often leaves Japanese chefs aghast. Fed up with foreigners failing to honour its cuisine, Japan has set out to protect it with a set of standards for overseas cooks.The programme will try to guarantee high-quality food at Japanese restaurants around the world by giving chefs training in Japan that will lead to a gold, silver or bronze status.