Abstract: Salt-cured fish is a traditional Chinese aquatic product of unique flavor and rich nutrition, which is highly appreciated by consumers. Nowadays, the processing method of salt-cured fish is mainly manual workshop, with low degree of mechanization and automation. Meanwhile, the quality and safety of salt-cured fish are also widely concerned by consumers. The research status and quality and safety of salt-cured fish processing technology at home and abroad in recent years are summarized. And the future development trend of salt-fish processing technology and quality and safety is prospected, aiming to provide references for  the innovation of salt-fish processing technology and quality and safety control.