This standard applies to live abalone and/or raw fresh chilled or frozen abalone of the genus Haliotis. Raw fresh chilled or frozen abalone may be whole or shucked with the viscera removed. The epithelium, mucous and radula may be removed. Chilling or freezing is done in such a way that essentially the characteristics of live abalone are retained. Both live and raw fresh chilled or frozen abalone may be intended for direct consumption or further processing. Part I below applies to live abalone, while Part II applies to raw fresh chilled or frozen abalone.