i.e. certification does NOT require recovery from a developed stall.
Final Report section 1.18.1.1
Regulatory aspects The A330 meets the requirements of the regulations in force – that is to say JAR 25 changes 13 or 14 and the special conditions imposed by DGAC – at the time the type certification application was made.
JAR 25 Change 13
JAR 25.201 (c) (2) As soon as the aeroplane is stalled recover by normal recovery techniques
My emphasis. BEA were just stating the facts