[September 6, 2018, Macau] MGM organized the “MGM SME Supporting Program – Food Safety and ISO Management System Seminar” today, in collaboration with the Macao Chamber of Commerce (MCC) and supported by the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM), Economic Bureau, Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), as well as the Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Centre (CPTTM). The event attracted more than 200 participants, including SMEs, Food & Beverage (F&B) vendors and industry practitioners, young entrepreneurs, government representatives and members from various SME associations.

Both MGM and MCC understand the importance of helping local SMEs and enhancing their competitiveness to an international level, as it is vital to diversify the Macau economy. This seminar helps local SMEs better understand the food safety knowledge and the ISO management system standards, in order to facilitate the growth of both the SMEs and the industry. Guests of Honor in attendance were Mr. Chui Yuk Lum, Vice President of MCC; Mr. Anthony Leong, Deputy Director of Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau; Mr. Vong Vai Lon, Member of Executive Committee of IPIM; Mr. Cheong Kuai Tat, Head of Food Safety Centre of IACM; Mr. Yau Yun Wah, Head of Economic Activities Development Department of DSE; Dr. Shuen Ka Hung, Director-General of CPTTM; Ms. Helena Lei, Senior Manager of Standards, Management, Training & Assessment Development of CPTTM; and Mr. Gary Chung, Vice President of Supply Chain Services of MGM.

At the event, Mr. Cheong Kuai Tat shared on Macau’s food safety regulations and cases of F&B manufacturing sites with foodborne disease, which helped the participants understand the various food safety standards and hygiene requirements. He also provided constructive feedback for the improvement in Macau’s F&B industry, and encouraged the industry to implement food safety management in a more standardized and safer way. Meanwhile, Ms. Helena Lei gave a detailed introduction on the ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System, implementation and certification process of ISO, as well as a series of supporting programs offered by the CPTTM.

Mr. Chui Yuk Lum acknowledged the success of the event, “As a ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’, Macau is committed to developing into a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure. Macau’s tourism boom has led to a thriving F&B scene. This seminar can promote the overall food safety standards in Macau, bringing about new business opportunities for the SMEs and facilitating Macau as an international tourism destination with safe and high quality gourmets.”

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About MGM

MGM is an abbreviation for MGM China Holdings Limited (HKEx: 2282) and is a leading developer, owner and operator of gaming and lodging resorts in the Greater China region. We are the holding company of MGM Grand Paradise, SA which holds one of the six gaming concessions/subconcessions to run casino games in Macau. MGM Grand Paradise, SA owns and operates MGM MACAU, the award-winning premium integrated resort located on the Macau Peninsula and MGM COTAI, a contemporary luxury integrated resort in Cotai, which opened in early 2018 and more than doubles our presence in Macau. 

MGM MACAU is a Forbes Five-Star luxury integrated resort inspired by the arts with every element of the resort infused with creativity and style. MGM MACAU has approximately 600 guest rooms and suites and boasts a number of distinguishing features, including the architecturally stunning European-inspired Grande Praça, housed under a soaring glass ceiling. MGM MACAU’s world class facilities include the MGM Art Space, dedicating over 5,000 square feet to display authentic works of art, conference and event facilities, spa, and seven signature restaurants and bars to fulfill any gastronomic craving. Our property is conveniently located on the Macau Peninsula and is directly connected to the luxury retail shopping complex, One Central.

MGM COTAI is the latest addition to the MGM portfolio in China. Designed as the “jewelry box” of Cotai, it offers approximately 1,400 hotel rooms and suites, meeting space, high end spa, retail offerings and food and beverage outlets as well as the first international Mansion at MGM for the ultimate luxury experience. MGM COTAI also offers Asia’s first dynamic theater and a spectacle to wow every guest who steps foot in the resort. MGM COTAI is developed to drive greater product diversification and bring more advanced and innovative forms of entertainment to Macau as it grows as a global tourist destination. MGM COTAI is the largest property and the first mega-size complex project in Macau to achieve the China Green Building Design Label Three-Star Certification.

MGM China Holdings Limited is majority owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) one of the world's leading global hospitality companies, operating a portfolio of destination resort brands including Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and The Mirage. 

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