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 31, 2001, appearing in and incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Scope Industries for the year ended June 30, 2001. /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP Los Angeles, California September 21, 2001