In reply to Davey_HB:
OK. Emailed the BMC, spoke to my 2 local outdoor shops (Cotswold and Jackson sports) - From each, I had a response/conversation from people who ice climb and all said 'yeah, for that price, go for it'. No one said, nope, don't do it.
They carry all the expected safety marks and the company themselves acc to BMC are a well established manufacturer from Eastern Europe.
Now - Role on February till I get to use them
PS: Good to hear that other people have taken the plunge and ordered a pair of these.