1 EXHIBIT 23 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 33-470530 of Scope Industries on Form S-8 of our reports dated August 28, 2000, appearing in and incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Scope Industries for the year ended June 30, 2000. /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP Los Angeles, California August 28, 2000