The massive Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) affects food companies across the globe. Because of the substantial volume of requirements rolling out, the rule can be difficult to understand, and it’s not an “all or nothing” regulation. In fact, there are 41 sections of the FSMA, 34 of which went into effect when President Obama signed the act on Jan. 4, 2011. The seven remaining sections require rulemaking and won’t be in effect until the rulemaking process is complete.