Public servants are now being forced to swap chocolate for mangoes as part of a ban on supplying chocolates for charity in the office.

Australian Capital Territory bureaucrats were banned from supplying chocolates, soft drinks, deep fried food, and any other foods deemed unhealthy as part of fundraisers, giveaways or catering.

The impending ban was sent out to Government workers on Tuesday dictating that the changes were motivated by the detrimental impact unhealthy food had on people's health.

Public servants are now being forced to swap chocolate for mangoes as part of a ban on supplying fundraiser chocolates in the office

While the Government conceded selling chocolates or confectionery for charitable purposes was for a good cause, it said the health impacts far outweighed the positives, the ABC reports.

'There is a growing trend for sporting teams and school grounds to fund-raise in other ways, which includes offering healthier alternatives,' it said.

'If you are organising a fundraiser, try suggesting a novel approach like sporting equipment, fruit trays, movie tickets or store vouchers.'

The Government said although selling chocolates for charity was for a good cause, it argues the health risks far outweigh the positives

The notice suggested mangoes were a popular alternative for chocolates

The notice suggested mangoes were a popular alternative for chocolates.

The ban was not welcomed with open arms by all public servants however, with some disputing it was a blatant overstep by the 'meddling' Liberal Party.

Opposition Leader Alistair Coe said the government's ban on chocolate was an abuse of power and he should be able to maintain control over his own food intake.

Opposition Leader Alistair Coe (pictured) said the government's ban on chocolate was an abuse of power and he should be able to have control over his own food intake

'Once again … the ACT Government is simply going too far and meddling in people's lives, when really they should just be staying out of it,' he told the ABC.

He urged the Government to have some 'common sense', step back and think twice about the ban.