VIRAGEN EUROPE LTD, 10-K405, EX-23, 2000-09-28

VIRAGEN EUROPE LTD
10-K405, EX-23, 2000-09-28
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                                                                      EXHIBIT 23

              CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

     We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
(Form S-8 No. 333-32520) pertaining to the Viragen (Europe) Ltd. 1997 Stock
Option Plan and Stock Option Agreement with a Key Executive of Viragen (Europe)
Ltd. of our report dated September 8, 2000, with respect to the consolidated
financial statements of Viragen (Europe) Ltd., included in the Annual Report
(Form 10-K) for the year ended June 30, 2000.

                                          (/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP)

Miami, Florida
September 22, 2000