limit test

in toxicology
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.L03541
acute toxicity test in which, if no ill-effects occur at a pre-selected maximum dose, no further testing at greater exposure levels is required.
Source:
PAC, 1993, 65, 2003. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)' on page 2063 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199365092003)