From 30 December 2026, the rules for buying tropical timber in Europe will change. This is not a rumour or a proposal: the regulation has already been approved, a date has been set, and it directly affects the ipe, teak, iroko and cumaru used in the decking we sell.
Here is a clear explanation of what the regulation is, what changes for you as a buyer and what we are doing about it.
What is the EUDR?
The EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation) replaces the current EU Timber Regulation (EUTR). It establishes that a product may be sold in the European Union only if it meets three conditions:
- It comes from land that was not deforested after 31 December 2020.
- It was produced in accordance with the law of its country of origin.
- It is covered by a due-diligence statement containing the precise geolocation of the plot from which the timber originated.
The reason behind the regulation is clear: according to FAO data cited in the regulation itself, the European Union is responsible for around 16% of global deforestation associated with international trade. The EUDR is a direct response to that figure.
What changes for you?
Until now, buying “certified” timber meant relying on a label. From December, it will mean something more specific: every shipment of tropical timber will be linked to the exact coordinates of the plot where it was harvested, not merely to a general certificate of origin.
For you as a customer, this does not mean additional paperwork. It takes the guarantee one step further: instead of an abstract claim of “sustainable origin”, the timber can be traced to a specific, verifiable plot.
Key dates
- 30 December 2026: the regulation begins to apply to medium and large operators, as well as micro and small businesses already covered by the previous EUTR.
- 30 June 2027: an additional transition period applies to micro and small businesses newly brought within the regulation.
The timetable has already been postponed twice since the regulation was approved in 2023, so it is advisable to confirm the current date before treating any deadline as final.
Kamik Space’s commitment
Kamik Space has always required its suppliers to provide documentation proving legal and sustainable origin. The EUDR does not change that commitment; it makes it verifiable. We are reviewing geolocation documents with our suppliers so that your purchase is ready when the regulation begins to apply.
Continue enjoying tropical timber with confidence
Ipe, teak and iroko: the same timber you already know, now with traceability that can be verified down to its plot of origin.
Have a question about the origin of your order? Email us at info@kamikspace.com and we will confirm it for you.
Natalia · Kamik Space
