Has anyone heard of the brand 'Effe'?

[dac1]

Hi all,
I've got some 7 way split shot that has the brand name of 'Effe' on it. It's brand new and was purchased in from Ebay (not sure if a UK or overseas seller) in 2017. It looks much the same as the below link (i.e. same case design same black border, same transparent top, same red turn-thingy, even the shot looks the same silver colour), the only difference is that the version I have has a brand label in the centre circle of the red thing. It has 'Effe' with two small fish (one looks like nemo).
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/383105278919?hash=item5932daa3c7:g:3mIAAOSwyqddVZUR

This has been given to me (brand new) and I'm just wondering if it is lead free? Is 'Effe' is a safe brand that makes lead-free shot??
I won't use lead shot, regardless, but what is the harm in using lead shot - isn't it still used in certain sized?

Thanks.

 

[108831]

I've not heard of them,but you should be able to see the difference easily,plus lead would close easier,but need a blade to open,just as lead is softer...

 

[wumfi]

Could it be these people?

Lineaeffe

www.lineaeffe.it

The website gives a certificate warning, but it’s safe to ignore.

The “effe” part of their logo is styled differently, so perhaps they just use that on smaller items?

 

[chevin4]

No but there are plenty of Iffy brands out there.

 

[tigger]

I have an old tub of those shot, I think they are lead, mine at least.