EXHIBIT 23.1

                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the reference to our firm under the captions "Summary 
Consolidated Financial Information of Phoenix", "Selected Consolidated 
Financial Information of Phoenix" and "Experts" and to the use of our report 
dated October 9, 1998, except for Note 18 which is as of December 18, 1998, 
with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Phoenix 
International Life Sciences Inc. ("Phoenix") in the Registration Statement on 
form F-4 for the registration of common shares and options to purchase common 
shares of Phoenix in connection with the proposed merger of Phoenix and 
Chrysalis International Corporation contemplated therein.




Montreal, Canada,                      Ernst & Young LLP
April 5, 1999                          Chartered Accountants