Note 2 - Employee costs

	2007	2006
	DKK million	DKK million

Wages and salaries	1,105	1,062
Pensions—defined contribution plans	104	97
Other social security costs	18	17
Other employee costs	65	43
Total employee costs	1,292	1,219

Reference is made to Note 24 in the consolidated financial statements concerning remuneration to the Board of Directors and Management.

Average number of employees in Novozymes A/S	2,237	2,201