11.   One plan would let the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have control of nicotine regulation, though Congress would have to approve an outright ban.

12.   Thus has nicotine regulation emerged as a major flashpoint in the ongoing consideration of the landmark accord.

13.   Tobacco company shares fell in early trading as Clinton administration officials confirmed the White House is weighing new nicotine regulations.

14.   The document called for the establishment of an independent committee of experts to examine the options for nicotine regulation and report their findings to the government.

15.   They say its limits on nicotine regulation and other concessions to cigarette makers could wind up hindering anti-smoking efforts by other countries.