Abstract: Biogenic amines were a kind of low molecular weight organic compounds which containing nitrogen.In Chinese rice wine,which was a kind of traditional fermented alcoholic drink,biogenic amine was a potential harmful substance,for it was harmful to human health when taking excessive biogenic amines. The origin,influencing factors,sort,content and safety of biogenic amines in Chinese rice wine were reviewed in this paper. Moreover,some control measures were proposed to provide a reference for further improving the quality and safety of Chinese rice wine.