EX-23 5 exhibit_23.txt Exhibit 23 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS SHERB & CO., LLP 805 Third Avenue New York, New York 10022 212-838-5100 Fax 212-838-2676 We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement of International Biochemical Industries, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated September 27, 2002 relating to the financial statements of International Biochemical Industries, Inc. as of years ended June 30, 2001 and 2002 with respect to its consolidated financial statements. /s/ Sherb & Co., LLP Sherb & Co., LLP New York, New York January 7, 2003 19