EXHIBIT 23 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 33-470530 of Scope Industries on Form S-8 of our report dated September 8, 2003, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Scope Industries for the year ended June 30, 2003. /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP Los Angeles, California September 23, 2003 16