Abstract: Biogenic amine is a general term of bioactive low molecular weight nitrogen-containing organic compounds,which is mainly produced by amino acid decarboxylase. As a traditional preserved aquatic product,salted fish is delicious and rich in a large number of free amino acids,however,it is a good carrier for the growth and reproduction of amine-producing microorganisms,resulting in the formation and accumulation of biological amines. Excessive intake of biological amines has a potential risk to human health. According to the worldwide research reports published in recent years,this review elaborates the species,functions and production mechanism of biological amines in salted fish,the factors which have influence on the formation of the biogenic amine are analyzed,the methods for controlling biological amines in the processing of salted fish products are summarized. Finally,study tendency and future hot issues on controlling biological amines in salted fish are prospected.